Ventilator device



Dec. 24, 192 H. PAINE El AL 1,740,954

VEILITILATOR DEVICE Filed April 15, 1929 2 Sheets-Sheet '1 Fla. 8

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HERMAN PA mas J SEPH J fPmDLE v I v f Hornet Patented Dec. 24, 1929 UNITED STATES- E EBEAN PAINE AND JOSEPH BEADLE, F MUNCIE, INDIANA VENTEATOB DEVICE Application filed April 15,

' This invention relates to improvements in ventilator devices intended to be used at the windows of dwelling houses,- ofices and factories.

Objects of the invention are toprovide a device of this kind which while afiording improved ventilation, will be effective to prevent the entry of snow or rain; will serve as a shade to intercept the outside rays of light,

and will also serve as a deflector of insects,

dust and foreign particles.

Further objects of the invention are to provide a device of the kind described which is strong and durable, is economical of manufacture, and is capable of being easily installed, and of being kept in clean and sanitary condition.

The purposes of our invention are accomplished by and the invention is embodied in the new construction, combination and arrangement of parts described in the following specification and defined in the appended claims. The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 is a front view of our improved ventilator device as it appears in position installed in a window casement of standard form, portions thereof being broken away.

Figure 2 is a top plan view taken on the line 2-2 in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a rear view of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a side view taken on the line 44, as seen in direction of arrow 4 in Figure 1.

Figure 5 is an enlarged vertical sectional view taken on the line 5-5, and as seen in the direction indicated by arrow 4 in Figure 1.

Figure 6. is a detached detail view of the connection of the end of the cross bar to the lower end of the flange of the side member, and the flashing plate being in position extended to the face of the window casement.

Figure 7 is a plan view of the formal metal sheet which constitutes one of the sides of the ventilator device, and a stay for the frame members thereof.

Figure 8 is a front view of one of the cross bars.

. Figure 9 is a front view of one of the glass 50 panels.

1929. Serial No. 855,318.

Broadly stated,"our invention consists. of a rectangular frame, opposed sheet metal side plates having their rear edge portions inturned and secured to the side members of the frame, and each having integral triangular body portions one above the other, the diagonal edges of which body portions are inturned to constitute flanges, cross bars having their ends secured to the lower ends of the said flanges and being provided with internal lugs, glass panes having their lower edges in engagement with the said lugs and having their ends to register underneath the said flanges, and devices to hold the panes removably in their positions.

A ventilator device constructed in accordance with our invention, as shown in the drawings is especially adapted for use in a window of standard form. Upon the top portion of the frame there is provided a 'forwardly projecting and downwardly inclined apron plate, and a rearwardly projecting and upwardly inclined flashing member. The apron plate serves as a shelter above the uppermost pane, and the flashing member constitutes a closure between the top of the ventilator frame, and the bottom face of the upper sash of the window casement.

The frame of our improved ventilator device consists of the wooden side pieces 1 and 2, the top piece 3, and bottom piece 4, suitably connected together in the rectangular formation shown, and which said frame in the present instance is about thirty-six inches in width.

Each of the side members of our device consists of a sheet metal plate of about number twenty gauge, made u in blank formation as shown in Figure and embodying three triangular body portions 5. The diagonal edge of each of said body portions is turned inwardly at an angle to constitute a flange 6, immediately below which is an ear 7. The vertical edge of each of said side members is turned at an angle to constitute a flange 8. Each endof said flanges 8 has a transversely extended integral body portion 9. Integral with each of said body portions 9 is an ear 10. A hole 11 in each of the flanges 10, the holes 12 in the transverse body portions 9, and holes 13 in the flanges 8, permit of the use of screws or bolts for fastening the side members to the frame side pieces 1 and 2. The flanges 8 and the end portions 9 are secured in place by'cap screws 14 and 16, the

cars 10 are bent over and secured by cap screws 15. By this construction, the side members aresuitably supported, and at the same time the wooden side and top pieces of the frame are strengthened, and their connections are braced.

The horizontal edges of the body portions 5 of the side members are of suitably ornate scalloped formation as shown. The function of holes 17 in the flanges 6, and of holes 18 in the ears 7 will be presently referred to.

The cross bars 20, whose lower edges are scalloped, have their ends provided with holes 21 and 22 to register with holes 17 and 18 of the flanges 6 and ears 7 respectively, and they are secured thereat by small rivets. On

the inner side of each of the said cross bars.

are secured small supportclips 24. Theglass panes 25, which are similar in length and width, may be provided with the light metal top and bottom edging 26 and end strips 27. The said panes have their lower edges to rest on the support clips, and their ends to register immediately underneath the flanges 6, and

they are capable of being easily disposed in or removed from such position.

On a stud 28 that is provided in the inner face of each of the side members, is loosely retained a catch 29 of formation as shown in Figure 5. This catch is provided with a foot Ortion 30 and the handle 31, andis of such orm that when in the raised position, as

shown, it holds the end of the glass pane securely in engagement with the underside of the flange 6.

To permit of the removal of the glass pane,

' the catch is moved to the dotted line position.

- abl The sheet metal side members are at a suitable distance from the edges of the frame/ sash of the window, we provide a flashing member. This flashing. member consists of similar complementary thin sheet metal plates 33 and 34- which are of the formation in plan as shown in Figure 2. The unsecured portions of these plates are of convex formation in cross section, as shown in Figure 5, and in their upward urge against the underside of the upper sash, the closure of this 50f the ventilator frame are spaced studs, upon which a screen frame 40 having the wire net ting '41, is disposed. By wing nuts 42 this screen frame is retained removabl in connection with the ventilator frame. handle 43, and latches 44, may be carried either by the ventilator frame, or by the screen frame. On the bottom piece 4 of the ventilator frame, a felt strip 45 may be provided.

A ventilator device constructed in accordance with our invention is nomical of man- I ufacture, and it may be handled economically in transportation. T he several parts may be dimensioned for window easements of varied kinds and widths, and they are capable of being assembled and combined to er into clonnlipleted form, by a person of o y ordinary s l.

Our improved ventilator device may be secured in position by theuse of screws applied through the side pieces of the frame and driven into the window casement, or by the use of suitable clips or plates (not shown) attached to the easement and with edges to overlap the edges of the ventilator frame side pieces. i

Attachments of the preferred form, consist of hinges 47 which are secured to one of the side pieces of the ventilator frame.

To place our improved ventilator device in use it is dis osed in position in the window casement A, as shown in Figure 1, the closure plates 33 and 34 being in direct engagement with the underside of the upper sash C, and the butts of the bin cs 47 being secured to the saidcasement. T e panes 25 may be placed in position either before or after the device is installed in place. 7

To hold the ventilator device in the position shown, the latches 44 are moved into engagement with the adjacent stop strip E of the window casement.

I If it may be desired that the flashing membar shall span the entire distance between the opposed faces of the window easements A and B, a transverse slit F (see Figure '6) is cut in each stop strip E, and E at suitable predetermined height.

For .the purpose of cleansing, or for replacement of any of the panes, the catch 29 is moved to the dotted line position; the pane is lifted clear of the lugs and it may then be conveniently lowered and removed. The 130 Also the screen frame is capable of being easily removed for cleaning, renewal or repairs.

Our improved ventilator device is durable, relatively light in weight, and neat in appearance, and while being effective in an intercepting ofthe outside rays of li ht, thereis a. deflection of insects, dust and oreign particles, and facility for the free ingress or egress of air.

Modifications within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. may be made.

What we claim as our invention, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. A ventilator device comprising a rectangular frame, opposed side plates secured to the members of the frame and each having triangular body portions one above the other,

the diagonal edges of which said body portions are inturned to constitute flanges, cross bars having their ends secured to the lower portions of said flanges and being provided with internal lugs, panes to rest on said lugs, and having their ends to register underneath said flanges, devices to hold the panes removably in position, an apron plate above the top portion of the upper pane, a flashing extending rearwardly from the top of the frame, and latching means carried by the frame whereby to hold the frame in the window casement.

2. A ventilator device comprising a rectangular frame adapted to be reposed in the outer portion of the window casement, an awning device carried by the frame, a-forwardly extending apron plate on top of the frame, and a rearwardly extended upwardly inclined resilient flashing plate secured to the top of the said frame.-

3. A ventilator device comprising a rectangular frame adapted to be reposed in the outer portion of the window casement, an awning device carried by the frame, a, rearwardly extended upwardly inclined flashing plate of resilient metal secured to the top of the frame, and latching means carriedby the frame whereby to hold it in the window casement.

I 4. A ventilator device of the kind described, comprising a rectangular frame adapted to be re osed in the window casement, opposed si e plates secured to the side members of the frame and each having triangular body portions one above the other, the diagonal edges of which said body portions are inturned to constitute flanges, cross bars having their ends secured to the lower portions of said flanges and being provided with internal lugs, panes to rest on said lugs and having their ends to register underneath said flanges, devices to hold the panes removably in position, a forwardly disposed apron plate above the top portion of the upper pane, a resilient flashing plate secured to the top of the frame and disposed upwardly to make contact with the ilnderside of the upper sash of the easement, a screen removably secured to the rear side of the rectangular frame, and latching means carried by the frame, and operable to hold the frame in the window casement.

In testimony whereof we affix our signatures. I HERMAN PAINE.

JOSEPH J. READLE. 

